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Immigration Cuts Are Hollowing Out Small Communities across Canada

V oters in five provinces and one territory will head to municipal polls in the remainder of 2026, but one of the issues shaping local economies will not be decided inside city halls. Immigration remains a federal file, yet mayors, chambers of commerce, and local business groups say Ottawa’s cuts to permanent and temporary immigration

What Ramaphosa’s immigration plan means for businesses, borders and foreign nationals

The South African government has unveiled what it calls a “Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management”, a plan aimed at tightening border security, cracking down on undocumented migration and overhauling parts of the country’s immigration system. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the strategy last week, which combines stricter law enforcement, new technology, policy reforms and regional cooperation

EPF and Immigration Department boost foreign worker compliance through data sharing

EPF and Immigration Department integrate systems to enforce mandatory contributions for foreign workers, with 1.3 million already registered...

New immigration minister must address low Atlantic Canada retention rates, expert says

An economist in New Brunswick says Canada's new immigration minister needs to consider how to keep immigrants in Atlantic Canada, a region that has historically struggled to convince newcomers they should stay for more than a year or two. Lena Metlege Diab, a member of Parliament from Nova Scotia, was recently appointed as Canada's minister

Illegal immigration fallout: US targets Indian travel agencies with visa bans

The United States announced visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration to the country.  | Photo Credit: The US on Monday said that it is imposing visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for knowingly facilitating “illegal immigration”

OPINION: Immigration can help address Canada’s healthcare crisis – and Canadians agree, according to new survey

Published: February 27, 2025 Health care is the top concern for Canadians, according to a recent study by CIC News. This is not surprising, as 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor, and healthcare wait times reached record levels in 2024. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The lack of

Sabah immigration asks for Communications Ministry’s help after info leak

Information regarding the department's recent operation in Tawau was released on WhatsApp...

Faced with an immigration crackdown, Haitians in US turn to faith for solace

Following a flurry of executive orders overhauling parts of the US immigration system, many immigrants in the US are faced with an uncertain future. For the Haitian community, their faith and community centres provide some peace...

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